Program Manager

Swoon; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Airline Client in Chicago, IL, seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead end-to-end execution of Record to Report (R2R) programs within a large Finance Transformation initiative. The role requires coordinating across Finance, Accounting, Technology, and other stakeholders to deliver on strategic objectives.

The successful candidate will establish governance, manage multi-workstream delivery, and drive process improvements in GL, close, consolidation, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of Record to Report (R2R) programs and finance transformation initiatives.
• Establish program governance, decision-making frameworks, escalation processes, stakeholder engagement plans, and accountability for deliverables.
• Manage project timelines, resources, dependencies, risks, and implementation readiness across multiple workstreams.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Controllership, FP&A, Tax, Internal Audit, Technology, HR, Payroll, and Procurement teams to define project scope, gather requirements, resolve issues, and drive decisions.
• Support proofs of concept, pilot programs, testing, deployment, soft launches, and post-implementation stabilization activities.
• Partner with functional and technical teams to document current-state and future-state processes, conduct requirements analysis, and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Lead initiatives involving general ledger, financial close, consolidation, reconciliations, intercompany accounting, financial reporting, and master data management.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure project deliverables align with finance transformation objectives and business priorities.
• Monitor project progress, communicate updates to stakeholders, and proactively address risks and barriers to successful execution.

Job description

Global Airline Client | Hybrid | Chicago, IL (downtown)

Contract: 6 months with potential for extension or contract-to-hire

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead end-to-end execution of Record to Report (R2R) programs and projects within a large-scale Finance Transformation initiative. This role combines strong program and portfolio management capabilities with a practical understanding of finance operations, accounting processes, and enterprise transformation.

The Program Manager will work closely with Finance, Accounting, Technology, and other business stakeholders to drive project execution, improve financial processes, and ensure initiatives align with strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of Record to Report (R2R) programs and finance transformation initiatives.


• Establish program governance, decision-making frameworks, escalation processes, stakeholder engagement plans, and accountability for deliverables.


• Manage project timelines, resources, dependencies, risks, and implementation readiness across multiple workstreams.


• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Controllership, FP&A, Tax, Internal Audit, Technology, HR, Payroll, and Procurement teams to define project scope, gather requirements, resolve issues, and drive decisions.


• Support proofs of concept, pilot programs, testing, deployment, soft launches, and post-implementation stabilization activities.


• Partner with functional and technical teams to document current-state and future-state processes, conduct requirements analysis, and identify opportunities for process improvement.


• Lead initiatives involving general ledger, financial close, consolidation, reconciliations, intercompany accounting, financial reporting, and master data management.


• Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure project deliverables align with finance transformation objectives and business priorities.


• Monitor project progress, communicate updates to stakeholders, and proactively address risks and barriers to successful execution.